Sponsor Of Medicaid Work Requirements: They’re The ‘Right Thing To Do’
Able-bodied beneficiaries would have to get a job, get training, go to school or do community service
Supreme Court Eyes Unions Politicking With Fees Compelled From Workers
Unions spent $1.7 billion on politics in 2016 cycle; a ruling this June could bring that down
School District Gets More From State For Fewer Students, Super Calls It Inadequate
Holland Schools’ budgets also stressed by factors common to districts across the state
Union Official Says Teachers In Second-Highest Paying District Need Second Jobs
Five of six English teachers in one district school get more than $82k
How ‘Ineffective’ Michigan Teachers Get $26k More Than ‘Highly Effective’ Ones
Research shows more letters after a teacher’s name won’t help, but districts pay for them anyway
An Apparent Political Panic In Response To University Sex Abuse Scandal
Legislators scramble by introducing at least 30 bills
Whitmer ‘Tired Of ... Corporate Tax Giveaways’ But Voted For Dozens
Don’t tell progressives, but Dem legislators are among corporate welfare's best friends in Lansing
Noteworthy In 2017: School Pensions Reformed, No Annual Contribution Shortfall
Those hired starting Feb. 1 no longer enrolled, but taxpayers paying system’s accumulated debts
Increased Enrollment In Detroit Schools Just Bureaucratic Reshuffling
Some schools that had been under receivership were returned last fall
Utica Community Schools Responds to CapCon Article on District Finances
Cites $35 per-pupil increase after adjustments
Juvenile Justice Shouldn’t Create Lifelong Obstacles
Give more children access to the advantages of youth-oriented offense resolution
A Lot Fewer Detroit Public Schools Teachers Rated 'Highly Effective'
But that may not be a bad thing
How Much Less Union Politicking If Supreme Court Bans Forced Fees?
With compulsory fees coming in, teachers union spent $29.8 million on politics in 2016 cycle
Firm Gets $220,000 State Subsidy Deal, Files For Bankruptcy
Records show $100,000 was spent; what happens next up to state corporate welfare officials
Michigan PTA Needs Refresher On Law Governing Charter School Admissions
Conventional public school establishment's ally gives House Education Committee bad information
Nonprofit Helps Ex-Prisoners Stay Clean
RecoveryPark provides food to restaurants, path to society for former inmates
Of Michigan’s 100 Best Public Elementary And Middle Schools, 30 Are Charters
This gubernatorial candidate would shut many down for hiring a professional management company
Teacher Pay Data Part of Public Discussion Of School Finance
Here’s why we request data on teacher pay
A Swimming Pool’s Worth of Parking Lot Runoff Not ‘Vital’ To Great Lakes
Millions from this $300 million annual spending pot go to pet projects, not critical ones
Industrial Wind Farms Bring Political Conflict, Recalls and Lawsuit to Township
State’s renewable mandate also bringing hundreds of new turbine towers
City Taking In More But Manager Cries Poverty
Municipalities with growing revenue blame state for not adding even more dollars
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